DTP receives 3 year funding package to tackle education disadvantage

The Donegal Travellers Project has received a three year funding package to tackle education disadvantage.

It is just one of four projects in Ireland to receive a share of the €1.25m Equity in Education Fund from Rethink Ireland.

The aim of the funding is to enhance access to education for your people experiencing educational disadvantage based on their cultural identity or geographical location.

Hugh Friel, Roma Health Coordinator for the North West with the Donegal Travellers Project says while it is a small pot of money it will be life-changing for some:

 

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